Mutiny in the Labour Party

Mutiny in the Labour Party

Update: 2025-11-12
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Labour hit its lowest-ever poll rating last week, coming fourth at just 17 per cent. Westminster is full of chatter about a leadership coup at the hands of Wes Streeting. And Labour MPs and government aides alike are dismayed by Keir Starmer’s leadership and the state of No 10. Has the Prime Minister reached the point of no return?


Anoosh Chakelian is joined by our new political editor Ailbhe Rea to discuss her cover story.


Read: Does Keir Starmer realise how much trouble he’s in?

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Mutiny in the Labour Party

Mutiny in the Labour Party